Voters should have final say on Damschroder candidacy

As a resident of Sandusky County and a local pastor, I am writing to offer an opposing view to the complaint filed by John Brewer. I am not writing necessarily to endorse Rex or Rhonda Damschroder, but to say the people of the 88th district deserve to have their voice heard. This is not about Rex and Rhonda, but the people's choice.

On a personal level, it seems the penalty for such a simple mistake is extremely severe and inappropriate. I have always been one who feels the punishment should fit the crime. Regardless of how one feels about Rex's views or votes, he has faithfully served the 88th district for a number of years ... by the people's choice. If he is to lose his seat it should happen because he has term-limited out or because the citizens voted him out, not because of a technicality. However, I also understand we must follow the election laws.

Consistency would also mandate that if the law allows for a remedy we must follow the law there, as well and it appears to me that Rex has found one. As far as the allegation of fraud goes, any dictionary will tell you fraud is the deliberate attempt to deceive. If the Damschroder plan had been a secret, behind-the-scenes plot there might be a case for fraud. But Mr. Brewer's own allegation points out the Damschroders went public with their intent before she even filed. So there was absolutely no attempt to deceive anyone. It seems to me the real tragedy is an attempt by a select few to deny voters the opportunity to choose their representative in this next election.

The purpose of the democratic process is to give people the choice. That was the intent of the founders of this great nation. I believe the people of the 88th district have the right to decide who they want to represent them. If they vote for a Damschroder, that's fine. If the people choose to hold Rex responsible for his mistake, that is their choice, as well. But I believe the people deserve the choice and that is why I am writing to you today. This needs to be a fair election that is not determined by a technicality or the will of a select few. The people should decide.

I want to thank each of the board members for their service to our community and taking the time to consider my remarks.

Pastor Gary Click

Fremont

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Voters should have final say on Damschroder candidacy

As a resident of Sandusky County and a local pastor, I am writing to offer an opposing view to the complaint filed by John Brewer.